Endoscopy Registered Nurse

GRAND HEALTH PARTNERS

Endoscopy RN

POSITION SUMMARY:

Hourly position that reports to Endoscopy Supervisor. Previous Endoscopy experience preferred, but will train upon hire. ACLS certification required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Physicians in Endoscopy procedures.
• Delivers IV sedation under Physician direction
• Maintains certification in ACLS and BCLS
• Performs patient admission assessment to determine patient meets criteria for outpatient Endoscopy.
• Performs IV starts.
• Monitors patients vital signs throughout procedures and in post procedure recovery in accordance with AAAASF guidelines.
• Provide accurate documentation according to AAAASF guidelines
• Familiar with organization policies and procedures
• Knows the name, use and location of medications, supplies and equipment used in procedure room, recovery and scope reprocessing room.
• Understands the indications and contraindications for moderate sedation.
• Monitor patients undergoing moderate sedation, recognize and diagnose complications, and initiate interventions as directed by guidelines or the responsible physician.
• Identify all medications used for sedation and reversal, their pharmacology and potential side effects, and administration guidelines.
• Understand principles of respiratory physiology, oxygen delivery, airway assessment, and knowledge of airway equipment required for positive pressure ventilation.
• Assess patients before and after sedation, during the recovery phase, and implement appropriate discharge criteria.
• Assist with stocking and maintaining inventory for medications, medical supplies, and linens.
• Be familiar with endoscope cleaning process
• Help maintain endoscopy unit and crash cart
• Maintains Infection Control policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and the facility’s standards of quality patient care.
• Handle and dispose of biomedical waste according to policies and procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform related work as required.
• Circulate between prep, intra procedure and recovery roles and provide effective communication.
• Process and send pathology specimens to the lab
• Provide patient education pre and post procedure.
• Communicate physician instructions to patients

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Bariatrics

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person